Opportunities Communications and Correspondence Clerk

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum facilitating excellence in teaching and learning ensuring an inclusive education experience and working closely with our partners in early learning and education. This will provide children students and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those who want to be part of the future of early learning and public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a post-secondary program in Communications Public Relations Journalism Marketing or a related field (or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to summarize information clearly
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Sound judgment and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g. Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn)

Assets include:

• Co-op internship or entry-level experience in communications media or public relations
• Familiarity with social media platforms (e.g. Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn) in a professional or organizational context
• Basic understanding of government communications
• Experience with analytics tools (e.g. built-in social media insights)
• Experience with media monitoring tools or content scheduling platforms
• Bilingualism in French
• Interest in public education and government priorities

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here: Benefits for government employees.

• Normal work week is 35 hours per week 7 hours per day.
• Typically located in a comfortable office environment.
• Much of the time is spent in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
• Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information regular requirement to type read and work on a computer.
• May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.
• Will regularly work on sensitive and confidential issues.

This is a TERM employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of December 24 2027. The appointment status (term temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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